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Ramp Training for the IVDD Community by Dodgerslist

Posted by Barbara Techel

Today I want to share with you a wonderful video and article done by Dodgerslist for Ramp Training your IVDD dog.

Choosing a Ramp Offering your dog a ramp to assist him on getting onto furniture or onto the bed seems like a simple idea, but actually getting the dog to use the ramp could be more challenging that you may expect.

As a professional trainer and behavior consultant living with several Dachshunds, including some who have suffered back injuries or ailments, I have taught many dogs to use ramps.  I am happy to share these ideas with others in hopes that it will help people assist their dogs in becoming accustomed to using these helpful tools.

Read rest of article here.

Come See Gidget’s Video of Her Journey from On May Way Home Dachshund Rescue to Me! And How Well She Walks with IVDD.

Posted by Barbara Techel

This video was done by On My Way Home Dachshund Rescue of Gidget’s journey to me!   Many wanted to adopt her and were in love with her. But because of her special needs she had to find someone who had experience with IVDD doxie’s.  Whew, I am so happy I fit the bill. I really do feel like I won the doxie lottery!

In the video you will see how well Gidget gets around because of the love, care and therapy she got from Steph at the rescue.  They lovingly referred to Gidget as their “Wobbly Wiener.”   She still has her wiggly, wobbly moments, but I’m amazed at how well she is doing.  She also has moments of side benders where her front end goes around a corner but her back end is still giving thought how to navigate it. But all in all, it is quite endearing to see her move about on her own.

When I began my search for another dachshund with IVDD, I truly thought I’d adopt another one who was in a wheelchair or needed one.  While I didn’t know the full extent of Gidget’s range of motion when I first learned about her,  it was the connection I felt with her, that I knew I needed to pursue adopting her.

In some ways it feels strange not having a wheelie dog after having them for the past seven years. But I also am enjoying seeing a new side of adversity and perseverance in little Gidget who is proud to prance about as if she never even had IVDD. I just set her down and away she goes– no winding her up or anything!

My heart is silly in love again and it feels deliciously good.  My forever thankfulness to Steph and all those that helped Gidget get to her forever home. I’ll be forever grateful.

Meet Colby: Another Recipient of the Frankie Wheelchair Fund

Posted by Barbara Techel

IMG_0674Perhaps you might have “met” Colby already if you are fans of Lovey Loaves Sanctuary as that is where Colby happily resides as one of the top chief ambassadors for pets with special needs.

I’ve admired the passionate work of Cheri and Ward Wells who run the special needs dog rescue for quite some time.  Colby is a very happy and active pup who is so busy keeping things in order and playing that his wheelchair broke one day!  Well, we can’t have that when one’s job is so very important and vital to things running smoothly at the sanctuary.

I’m happy to report that Colby is up and running and full speed and capacity now with his shining new wheels from Eddie’s Wheels and courtesy of the Frankie Wheelchair Fund.

I’ll be sharing two more dogs the Frankie Wheelchair Fund has helped in the near future.  This makes 17 dogs, because of the generous contributions from others, that we have been able to help live a happy, quality life. Thank you!  Thank you!

I want to help more!  To learn more about the fund please visit our website www.nationalwalknrolldogday.com

You can also follow along on Facebook for inspirational dogs in wheels as well as find Lovey Loaves on Facebook too!